The Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes working sommeliers who consistently demonstrate an outstanding passion for marrying wine with food and a dedication to exceptional service.
2010 Sommelier of the Year
Kurtis Kolt - Salt Tasting Room
Past winners include:
• Andrea Vescovi - Blue Water Café
• Neil Ingram (Boneta – 2008)
• Chris Van Nus (Blue Water Café – 2007)
• Sebastien Le Goff (CinCin Restaurant – 2006)
• Tom Doughty (C Restaurant – 2005)
• Mark Taylor (CRU Restaurant – 2004)
• Barb Philip MW (Fish House and Cannery Restaurants – 2003)
• Peter Bodnar Rod (C Restaurant – 2002)
• Mark Davidson (The Beach House – 2001)
• Brent Hayman (Raincity Grill – 2000)
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